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Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

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Road cycling routes
United States
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Ayer

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

Moderate

2.6

(5)

22

riders

Nashua River Rail Trail – Nashua River Rail Trail loop from Ayer

03:07

66.0km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved rail trail winds through a wealth of green space and water bodies. Watch out for unexpected wildlife sightings!

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2

14.1 km

Nashua River Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nashua river rail trail is a paved green way over an old rail way where one can have a pleasant bicycle ride while enjoying the quiet surroundings.

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3

20.4 km

Nashua River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From here all the way south to Ayer, this 12.5 miles trail follows the course of the Nashua River through J. Harry State Forest. Calm and tree-dimmed light make the way a real treat.

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4

21.9 km

As we cruise through the NH-111 road, we find our tires rolling over the wide Nashua river, formed in Massachusetts to irrigate the Merrimack river in Hudson.

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5

23.7 km

Open Space

Highlight • Forest

A tranquil ride through a beautiful forested area with several private homes and gorgeous, lush landscaping surrounding the area.

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6

24.4 km

Quiet country road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice quiet stretch of country road. There are not usually many cars, so it is a great road to enjoy the scenery.

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35.5 km

Archambault Swamp Lot

Forest

38.9 km

Merrill Parcel

Nature Reserve

51.7 km

Pumpkin Brook

Nature Reserve

10

62.4 km

Groton School Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Nashua Rail Trail passes right over Groton School Pond and its a popular resting place. Take a break for some peace and quiet in nature. You may see people …

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66.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

20.1 km

17.2 km

1.05 km

233 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

30.9 km

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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